I bought a 2010 model Honda Jazz (sport variant). It came fully loaded at a price of 8.15 lakh (Pune). I was offered a cash discount as they have an ongoing scheme for it (Jazz is pricey and hence the scheme maybe). I would like to narrate my experience before I bought the car and after.
Dealership and Test Drive experience
Honda dealership is the best in my opinion. They give full attention to their customers and they treat everyone as a special customer. I had been to FORD, HYUNDAI and did not get the same feeling. I took a test drive of the car and it was arranged immediately. On questioning whether the car would fit my parking at my home , they immediately offered to take it to my home to try it out.. right there and then.
The test drive was superb. The test drive car had 10000 KMS on it and there was no sign of those many KM’s while driving. I think the car gets better with more miles on it. :). The power and the control of the car is amazing. The space inside is outstanding. A engineering marvel actually.
Post Test Drive
I took a test drive of FORD Figo and Hyundai i20 after my Jazz test drive. During the test drive of these other cars I thought I was wasting my time. The fact is, after you drive Jazz no other car feels upto it. So my suggestion is if you dont have a budget for Jazz just dont go their way. Becos once u drive that car you wont be satisfied with any other car. No matter what the specs, reviews , people say about other cars. Jazz is just different to drive than all others.
After unsuccessfully trying to check these other cars I was back at Honda dealership to finalize the deal. Honda sales guys are so confident, they told me that you can go out and try other cars but we are sure that u will be back here. And thats what happened :)
Post ownership
I have been owning Jazz for 9 months now at its been a satisfying experience. My car is getting better and better as I drive it daily. I can feel it. The control is amazing, the space is amazing, the engine is deathly quiet, the power is great. I dont feel even for a single minute that I have paid more for this car. Its just worth it to buy a Jazz.
Now the only thing I think Honda could improve in Jazz is its suspension. Its not a big problem but it would have been better.
Summary
Great car, Great looks, Great Space, Excellent Pickup . Overall Great Engineering,
You get into a Jazz and you feel Royal. :)
Hope this helps . I know its sounds too good to be true, but the fact is fact :)